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Meth Kingpin Caught in Montana
Laymond Perry Brien, a 38-year-old man from Lame Deer, Montana, was arraigned on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number in federal court on September 16. If convicted, Brien faces a mandatory minimum five years to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine and four years of supervised release.
Brien was released pending further proceedings. The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the case.
The indictment alleges that Brien possessed approximately 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, with the intent to distribute it. The firearm, a .40 caliber pistol, had its serial number removed.
Brien’s case is a prime example of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine trafficking in Montana. The state has seen a significant increase in methamphetamine-related arrests and seizures in recent years.
The case against Brien is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana. Brien is scheduled to appear in court again on October 1 for a preliminary hearing.
The public is reminded that the charges against Brien are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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